Shiv Nadar University School of Engineering Electro mechanics 2015

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Load Test of DC Compound Generator

Aim:

A) To study the characteristics of DC compound generator.

B) To calculate the efficiency of DC compound generator.

Apparatus:
DC Compound Generator
Name plate details

Sl. Equipment Rating Quantity

No.
1 Voltmeter 0-300 V(MC) 2
2 Ammeter 0-20 A (MC) 2
3 Tachometer 0-1500 rpm 1
4 Load box Resistive 1
5 Rheostat - 1
6 Connecting wires --- As required
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Circuit diagram:

0-20 A 3 point starter 0-20 A

IG
A L F A A
25 A IA S
MC MC

Z Rfg MC

LOAD
220 V V MC Rfm
A
A SS Z
V
DC VA 0-300 V 0-300 V VG
M G
Supply
ZZ
25 A ZZ AA AA
DC Shunt DC Compound
Switch-Fuse Motor Generator
Unit

Observation table:
Cumulative Compound generator
Sl. Motor Motor Generator Generator Input Output Efficiency
No. voltage current voltage current power power ()
Vm Im (A) Vg (V) Ig (A) (Pin) (PO) 100 x (Po / Pin)
(V) VmIm VgIg
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Differential Compound generator

Sl. Motor Motor Generator Generator Input Output Efficiency
No. voltage current voltage current power power ()
Vm Im (A) Vg (V) Ig (A) (Pin) (PO) 100 x (Po / Pin)
(V) VmIm VgIg

Efficiency = (PO / Pin)*100

Procedure:
1) Connect the circuit as per the given circuit diagram.
2) Initially, the value of motor field rheostat should be at minimum position
and generator shunt field rheostat should be at maximum position.
3) Close the DPST switch and switch on the supply.
4) Bring the motor to its rated speed by adjusting the motor field rheostat.
5) Note down the readings for no load condition.
6) Now, gradually increase the load from resistive load box in steps. At each
step, the speed of the motor is maintained at rated speed by adjusting the
motor rheostat.
7) Take the readings for different load values covering the range from no
load to little over full load.
8) Unload the generator. Bring the generator shunt field rheostat to
maximum position and motor field rheostat to minimum position.
9) Open the DPST switch and switch off the supply.
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10) Reverse the connection of generator series field winding and repeat
from step 2 to 9.
11) Compare the values of the voltage for a particular current and
conclude accordingly the differential or cumulative compound generator.

Plot:
1) Plot the output power (P0) efficiency () curve.
2) Plot the terminal voltage (Vg) armature current (Ig) curve for
cumulative compound generator.
3) Plot the terminal voltage (Vg) armature current (Ig) curve for
differential compound generator.

Precautions:
1) Dont switch on the supply while making the connections.
2) Before switching on the supply, make sure starrier is at its maximum
position..
3) All the connections should be perfectly tight. No loose wire should be on
the table.
4) Applied voltage should not be more than the rated voltage.
5) Before switching on the supply, ensure there is some water in the drum
for cooling purpose.

Result: